American International Podcast Jeff Markin and Cheryl Lightfoot
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- TV & Film
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For over three decades, an independent film studio churned out hundreds of movies that captured the imagination of audiences around the world. From horror to sci-fi to exploitation and everything in between, American International Pictures brought us low-budget, high energy and often controversial films with lurid titles, low budgets and some surprisingly big names.
Join Jeff Markin and Cheryl Lightfoot as they dive into AIP’s catalog of nearly 500 movies, to discuss everything from The Abominable Dr Phibes to Zontar, the Thing from Venus!
The American International Podcast is not affiliated with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or its subsidiaries.
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Gunslinger
Gunslinger (1956)
Jeff and Cheryl take a seat in the Red Dog Saloon to see the catfights and duels in Gunslinger.Directed by Roger Corman
Written by Charles B. Griffith and Mark Hanna
Produced by Roger Corman for Palo Alto ProductionsStarring:
Beverly Garland as Marshal Rose Hood
John Ireland as Cane Miro
Allison Hayes as Erica Page
Martin Kingsley as Mayor Gideon Polk
Jonathan Haze as Jake Hayes
Margaret Campbell as Felicity Polk
Bruno VeSota as Zebelon Tabb
Chris Alcaide as Deputy Joshua Tate
Dick Miller as Jimmy Tonto
William Schallert as Marshal Scott Hood
Aaron Saxon as Nate Signo
A Palo Alto production
Distributed by American Releasing Corporation
You can stream Gunslinger on Pluto TV or The Roku Channel, or rent it on Prime Video.
Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast.
View the Gunslinger trailer here.
Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955). -
Kidnapped
Kidnapped (1971)
AIP Production #7138
Jeff and Cheryl draw their swords for an adventure in the Scottish Highlands in Kidnapped.
Directed by Delbert Mann
Screenplay by Jack Pulman
Based on "Kidnapped" and "Catriona" (aka David Balfour) by Robert Louis Stevenson
Produced by Frederick Brogger for Omnibus Productions
Starring:
Michael Caine as Alan Breck
Lawrence Douglas as David Balfour
Vivien Heilbron as Catriona Stewart
Trevor Howard as Lord Advocate Grant
Jack Hawkins as Captain Hoseason
Donald Pleasence as Ebenezer Balfour
Gordon Jackson as Charles Stewart
Freddie Jones as Cluny MacPherson
Jack Watson as James Stewart Peter
Jeffrey as Mr. Riach
Roger Booth as the Duke of Cumberland
Geoffrey Whitehead as Lieutenant Duncansby
Andrew McCulloch as Andrew (Charles Stewart's clerk)
Claire Nielson as Barbara Grant
John Hughes as Simon Campbell
Terry Richards as Mungo Campbell
An Omnibus Production distributed by American International Pictures. You can rent Kidnapped on Prime Video.
Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast.
Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955). -
At the Earth's Core
At the Earth’s Core (1976)
AIP Production #7605
Jeff and Cheryl are mesmerized by dinosaur-bird creatures with psychic powers and an appetite for human flesh in At the Earth’s Core.
Directed by Kevin Connor
Screenplay by Milton Subotsky
Based on ‘At the Earth's Core’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Produced by John Dark, Max Rosenberg, and Milton Subotsky for Amicus Productions
Starring:
Doug McClure as David Innes
Peter Cushing as Dr. Abner Perry
Caroline Munro as Princess Dia
Cy Grant as Ra
Godfrey James as Ghak the Elder slave
Sean Lynch as Hoojah the Sly One
Keith Barron as Dowsett
Helen Gill as Maisie
Anthony Verner as Gadsby
Robert Gillespie as Photographer
Michael Crane as Jubal the Ugly One
Bobby Parr as Sagoth Chief
Andee Cromarty as Girl Slave
An Amicus Productions film distributed by American International Pictures. You can stream At the Earth’s Core on Tubi or the Roku channel or rent on Prime Video, Vudu, or Apple TV+.
Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast.
View the At the Earth’s Core trailer here.
Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955). -
Trunk to Cairo
Trunk to Cairo (1966)
AIP Production #6620/6664
Jeff and Cheryl practice their German accents during the long submarine ride from Egypt to Rome in Trunk to Cairo.
Directed by Menahem Golan
Written by Marc Behm, Alexander Ramati and Artur Brauner
Produced by Menahem Golan and Michael J. Kagan
Starring:
Audie Murphy as Mike Merrick
George Sanders as Professor Schlieben
Marianne Koch as Helga Schlieben
Hans von Borsody as Hans Klugg
Joseph Yadin as Captain Gabar
Gila Almagor as Yasmin
Eytan Priver as Jamil
Bomba Zur as Ali
Zeev Berlinsky as Benz
Shlomo Vishinsky as Jacob
Tikva Mor as Christina
Elana Eden as Hadassa
Mona Silberstein as Hostess
Yoel Noyman as Egyptian Colonel
Anna Schell as Belly Dancer
Suzanna Ratoni as Fräulein Brucknerand
Menashe Glazier as Mahmud
A Central Cinema Company Film/Noah Films Production distributed by American International Pictures
You can find Trunk to Cairo somewhere on the internet, probably.
Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast.
View the Trunk to Cairo trailer here.
Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955) -
Reptilicus
Reptilicus (1961)
AIP Production #6013
Jeff and Cheryl dodge clumsy dragon puppets and green slime while watching Reptilicus.
Directed by Sidney W. Pink
Written by Ib Melchior and Sidney W. Pink
Starring:
Carl Ottosen as General Mark Grayson
Ann Smyrner as Lise Martens
Mimi Heinrich as Karen Martens
Asbjørn Andersen as Professor Otto Martens
Marla Behrens as Connie Miller
Bent Mejding as Svend Viltorft
Povl Wøldike as Dr. Peter Dalby
Dirch Passer as Peterson
Ole Wisborg as Captain Brandt
Mogens Brandt as Police Chief Hassing
Kjeld Petersen as Police Officer Olsen
Alfred Wilken as Commander Vanggaard
Poul Thomsen as Captain Naval
Claus Toksvig as himself
Birthe Wilke as herself
Alex Suhr as Alex
Bent Vejlby as Brandt's Driver
Børge Møller Grimstrup as Farmer
Dirk Melchior as Farmer Eaten by Reptilicus
A Saga Studios/AIP Production distributed by American International Pictures. Stream Reptilicus onHoopla or Roku TV, or rent on Vudu.
Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast.
View the Reptilicus trailer here.
Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955). -
Hell Squad
Hell Squad (1958)
AIP Production #310
Jeff and Cheryl enlist in a difficult trek across a familiar desert as part of the Hell Squad.
Written, Directed and Produced by Burt Topper for Rhonda Productions.
Starring:
Wally Campo as Private Russo
Brandon Carroll as Lt. Max Schlechter
Fred Gavlin as Sergeant Clemens
Gregg Stewart as Private Nelson
Leon Schrier as Private Roth
Cecil Addis as Private Lippy
Jack B. Sowards as German soldier in American uniform
Don Chambers as US HQ Captain
Larry Shuttleworth as Sergeant Collins
Ben Bigelow as HQ Radioman Calvin
and Gordon Edwards as Rescue Radioman Private Manson
A Rhonda Production distributed by American International Pictures. Stream Hell Squad on Freevie TV, Roku TV, or Tubi.
Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast.
Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955).
Customer Reviews
This podcast is AIP
An Incredible Pleasure. I love listening to this one. It goes deep on a very specific subject and the hosts are lovely. This is what podcasting is REALLY about. (If you think it’s supposed to be a PR arm for celebrities then we can agree to disagree.) I look forward to every episode whether I know the movie or not.
Great niche film podcast
Love late-60s and early-70s AIP “hippie exploitation” films. Also love a podcast that covers these films with the attention and detail they deserve. This podcast is a gem among b-movie/exploitation film podcasts.
When will they cover Psych-Out (1968)?